rapid_ascent
Well Known Member
This afternoon I tried to install my VA-128 45 degree fitting into the port on my Titan IOX-370. I think this is very similar to the standard IO-360 location.
The first problem I had was removing the plug which didn't seem to want to budge. I remembered reading here on VAF that tapping the wrench helps loosen stuck bolts and etc. That seemed to do the trick. At one point I was getting a little worried that I was going to strip out the plug, but I switched to a tighter fitting wrench and patiently tapped away. Finally it moved a little and it broke loose. Thanks for that previous guidance. It saved the day.
I then moved on to trying to install the 45 degree restrictor fitting for my oil pressure. I purchased a small crescent style wrench for this since the fitting seems to be slightly larger than 7/16" across the body. However even my small 4" crescent wouldn't fit enough to allow me to rotate the fitting completely around as required. I'm wondering what is the correct tool to use to do this installation? I took a measurement across the body of the fitting and is 0.455" so its about 0.018" larger than a 7/16" wrench. How have people been able to do this without damaging the fitting?
One additional detail: I have a PMAG installed directly below the oil pressure port.
The first problem I had was removing the plug which didn't seem to want to budge. I remembered reading here on VAF that tapping the wrench helps loosen stuck bolts and etc. That seemed to do the trick. At one point I was getting a little worried that I was going to strip out the plug, but I switched to a tighter fitting wrench and patiently tapped away. Finally it moved a little and it broke loose. Thanks for that previous guidance. It saved the day.
I then moved on to trying to install the 45 degree restrictor fitting for my oil pressure. I purchased a small crescent style wrench for this since the fitting seems to be slightly larger than 7/16" across the body. However even my small 4" crescent wouldn't fit enough to allow me to rotate the fitting completely around as required. I'm wondering what is the correct tool to use to do this installation? I took a measurement across the body of the fitting and is 0.455" so its about 0.018" larger than a 7/16" wrench. How have people been able to do this without damaging the fitting?
One additional detail: I have a PMAG installed directly below the oil pressure port.